Fantasy Football Week 10 Rankings: Top 25 Tight Ends

Which tight end is going to be this week’s breakout performer? Who are we going to go into the week thinking we can depend on them, only to disappoint? Who is worth the flier for the desperate? Let’s take a look:

Rob Gronkowski – New England Patriots – vs. Buffalo

Jimmy Graham – New Orleans – vs. Atlanta

Jason Witten – Dallas Cowboys – at Philadelphia

Heath Miller – Pittsburgh Steelers – vs. Kansas City

Antonio Gates – San Diego Chargers – at Tampa Bay

Aaron Hernandez – New England Patriots – vs. Buffalo

Jermaine Gresham – Cincinnati Bengals – vs. New York Giants

Dustin Keller – New York Jets – at Seattle

Owen Daniels – Houston Texans – at Chicago

Vernon Davis – San Francisco 49ers – vs. St. Louis

Tony Gonzalez – Atlanta Falcons – at New Orleans

Greg Olsen – Carolina Panthers – vs. Denver

Brandon Pettigrew – Detroit Lions – at Minnesota

Brandon Myers – Oakland Raiders – at Baltimore

Scott Chandler – Buffalo Bills – at New England

Martellus Bennett – New York Giants – at Cincinnati

Brent Celek – Philadelphia Eagles – vs. Dallas

Joel Dreessen – Denver Broncos – at Carolina

Anthony Fasano – Miami Dolphins – vs. Tennessee

Jared Cook – Tennessee Titans – at Miami

Dwayne Allen – Indianapolis Colts – at Jacksonville

Kyle Rudolph – Minnesota Vikings – vs. Detroit

Marcedes Lewis – Jacksonville Jaguars – vs. Indianapolis

Dennis Pitta – Baltimore Ravens – vs. Oakland

Zach Miller – Seattle Seahawks – vs. New York Jets

Thoughts:

Has Tony Gonzalez’s value peaked? Things have certainly appeared to be on the decline in recent weeks, totaling 11 catches for 107 yards and no touchdowns over his past three games. Remember in Week 5 (just before the streak started) he had 13 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown. Obviously the potential to produce is there, but at 36 years old, you have to be extremely cautious.

After starting off slow, Jason Witten has quickly returned to form. Over his past five games, he hasn’t had fewer than six receptions, showing that he is a constant in the offense. While he hasn’t always generated a ton of yards and hasn’t found the end zone too much (just one touchdown on the season), it’s hard to argue with the opportunities he’s been given. With that in mind, he has to be considered a good option for the coming week.

Brandon Myers started off hot before completely disappearing. He thrust his name back on the map in Week 9 by catching eight passes for 59 yards and two touchdowns. Is he a dependable option? Obviously not, but he’s a viable one due to upside. However, I wouldn’t consider him more than a TE2.

It has been a frustrating season for Aaron Hernandez owners, but after missing Week 8 and then getting a bye, we have to think he is ready to come back with a vengeance. While I wouldn’t rank him as highly as normal, it is hard to argue against using him against the Bills this week. Sooner or later a breakout is coming.

Dustin Keller is likely going to be considered a good option the rest of the way for fantasy owners. Why? The truth is, where else is Mark Sanchez going to go with the football?

It has been a very good season for Owen Daniels, though taking on the Bears has a habit of reducing anyone’s potential fantasy appeal. Consider him a low-end TE1, as there is too much potential given what he has done this season.

Jared Cook should be a good option, though the Titans continually fail to incorporate him into the offense. Until they do, he’s a mid-level TE2 with upside.